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Federal Reserve raises rates 0.75%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022
... rate by 75 basis points, flagging ongoing increases will be necessary to bring inflation down to target. Following the central bank's decision, the federal funds rate benchmark sits between 3.75% and 4%. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the Fed ...

Central banks to tighten on all sides: BlackRock

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022
All eyes are on the Fed as it's set for another fourth straight 75bp hike, and central banks are taking a "whatever it takes" approach to pushing inflation back down to their targets, according to the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII). The European ...

CPI poses awkward optics for RBA: Economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2022
... hold the cash rate steady. Survey participant and University of Sydney associate professor Mark Melatos said: "Like most central banks, the RBA was slow to recognise the inflation threat and its policy settings need to catch-up to the inflation reality." ...

Government enshrines new rule for Aussie Bitcoin owners

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... reported by Financial Standard, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been exploring whether there's a role for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Australia. Currently, the RBA is engaged in a pilot program which commenced in July, and is ...

Federal Budget is challenging: Economist

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022
... reasonable prices." Gas prices are a key source of cost-of-living pressure for Aussies, with Richardson saying it is "very central" to the bad news for families and businesses. "Rising gas prices are pushing electricity prices and pushing inflation - ...

4.3m Australians invest responsibly: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2022
... focus as a premium cost to consumers. Above all, being transparent matters, and a clear roadmap to net zero emissions is central to market expectations and ensuring no greenwashing," she concluded.

UniSuper appoints new head of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2022
... today can transform your future. That's why UniSuper is such an exciting fund to be part of, with its advice offering central to its long-term strategy," Gregory said. "I'm delighted to join a team which prioritises access to affordable, accessible and ...

Abrdn launches active sustainable Asian ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2022
The global manager has launched a sustainable ETF, the first of what it calls a series of sustainable actively managed ESG offerings. The abrdn Sustainable Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASX: ASAO) is designed to provide investors with "high capital ...

Global X drops management fees

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
... added that while he understands fixed income markets are difficult globally, given the toll inflation and coordinated central banks rate action is taking on markets and the broader economy, he still sees opportunities. The Global X US Treasury Bond ETF ...

Mirvac Group chair, chief executive step down

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... developer to a recognised creator and curator of leading mixed-use precincts and places." He added Lloyd-Hurwitz has been central to the group's success and has driven both its growth and evolution. "In my many years of working in corporate Australia ...